Things to do in Venice
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Venice Sunset Cruise: Bragozzo Boat & Prosecco in San Marco BasinYou board a restored wooden Bragozzo with a local skipper and up to 10 other travelers, cruise through Venice's San Marco Basin as the sun drops, and sip Prosecco while the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica turn gold. The timing and stops are flexible — you arrange them at booking based on what you want to see and when the light will be best. Plan for the boat to have no restroom and no mid-tour stops, which is why the experience stays focused and intimate.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Venice who want the sunset and the lagoon without the crowds of a packed vaporetto or the fixed timing of a standard tour. Expect an intimate group of up to 11 people and a route that's flexible enough to follow the light — that flexibility is what lets the skipper catch the exact moment the basilica turns gold.
Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Glassblowing & Lace TourYou board a vintage wooden boat in Venice and travel across the lagoon to Murano, where you watch glassblowers at work inside an active furnace. Then you cross to Burano to see lace makers and walk through the island's famous pastel-colored streets. Your guide handles the history and context; the boat and all island visits are included. You're back in Venice by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the two most famous craft islands in the Venetian Lagoon without arranging your own boat, timing the demonstrations, or figuring out which furnace or lace workshop is worth visiting — the guide and the fixed schedule handle all of that.
Venice: Rialto Walk, Cannaregio & Gondola Ride TourYou’ll step straight into Venice’s rhythm with a local guide leading you from Rialto Bridge through lively markets and Cannaregio’s quieter lanes before reaching St. Mark’s Square. The tour ends with an intimate gondola ride along hidden canals—just you, your small group and the sounds of water echoing off ancient stones.
Dolomites & Lake Braies Day Trip from Venice with CortinaYou’ll start your day leaving Venice behind for crisp mountain air, coffee stops in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and walks beside Lake Braies’ unreal colors. With easy van transport and a local guide handling all logistics—including pickup—you’ll get time to wander lakesides or just sit quietly with mountain views before heading back.
St. Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-the-Line Gold Mosaics TourYou skip the line at St. Mark's Basilica with an expert guide who shows you the gold mosaics, explains the history, and lets you sit while you take it in. Add the terrace for lagoon views, the VR experience to see medieval Venice, or the Pala d'Oro for the golden altarpiece. Entry, guide, and VR are included; the tour is refundable if plans change.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see the basilica's interior without spending hours in the entry queue, and who value a guide explaining the mosaics and history rather than wandering alone. The skip-the-line access and included VR experience are what make a full visit possible in a single morning or afternoon.
Venice Photoshoot: 4 Tailored Sessions, Hidden Spots IncludedA professional photoshoot in Venice with four tailored options—express sessions at Rialto, full-day street walks, gondola rides, or surprise proposals—shot on top-tier Sony cameras by an experienced photographer. Sessions run about an hour and include iconic locations like San Marco and Rialto Bridge plus hidden quiet spots away from tourist crowds. First-time camera subjects get step-by-step posing guidance; no experience needed.Is it for me?Pick the express shoot if you're in Venice for just a few hours and want professional photos of the main landmarks; choose the private walk for a full romantic session through quiet streets; book the gondola option if you want to be photographed on the water; arrange the proposal package if you're planning a surprise moment and want it captured without the subject knowing.
Venice: Murano, Burano & Torcello Private Motorboat TourYou'll ride a private motorboat to three working islands in Venice's lagoon: watch glass-blowing on Murano, wander the painted streets of Burano, and stand in a 7th-century basilica on Torcello. Hotel pickup and a local guide are included, and the small group size means you're not herded through with hundreds of other visitors. The boat moves on your schedule, not the vaporetto's.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the three main lagoon islands without the crowds of the public vaporetto and without arranging your own boat and timing — the private motorboat and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled. It's built for small groups, which is what makes the guide's attention and the unhurried pace possible.
Venice: Interpreti Veneziani Baroque Concert & Church of San VidalYou arrive at the Church of San Vidal on the Grand Canal, take your seat in a 17th-century space filled with Renaissance paintings, and listen to the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble play baroque concertos—Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Bach—on period instruments with clear acoustics and no distractions. The concert program is included, and you leave knowing you heard the music in the room it belongs to.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hear baroque music in the actual setting it was written for, without the distraction of a modern concert hall—the church's age and paintings are part of what makes the sound matter.
Venice: Doge's Palace Priority Entry & Bell TowerYou skip the main entry queue and go straight into Doge's Palace, cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prisons, then explore the Correr Museum's paintings and royal rooms—all with one ticket. Add the Bell Tower to see the whole city from 98 meters up. The handy guidebook lets you set your own rhythm, and you're done before the evening crowds arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and Correr Museum without losing an hour to the entry queue—the priority ticket is what makes that possible in a single morning or afternoon.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private TourYou’ll join a private guide in Venice for skip-the-line entry to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace — gold mosaics overhead, secret council halls underfoot, and shadowy prisons behind heavy doors. Expect stories that make old stones feel alive and quiet moments by the Bridge of Sighs that linger long after you leave.
Evening Gondola Ride Venice: Grand Canal with Gondola GalleryAn evening gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal in a small group, with a 20-minute introduction to gondola history and a VR experience of the city's past before you board. The gondolier navigates past La Fenice Opera House, Peggy Guggenheim's palace, the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and the bell tower at St. Mark's Basin. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and dinner at a traditional Venetian restaurant is available as an upgrade.Is it for me?Book the Evening Gondola Ride if you want the Grand Canal without the daytime crowds and prefer a guided introduction to how gondolas work before you board. Choose the Special Evening option if you're staying outside Venice and want to add dinner; the standard Evening ride works for anyone who'd rather keep the evening open after the 30-minute journey.
Venice Murano & Burano Private Tour: Glass & Lace DemoYou’ll cross the lagoon by private water taxi to Murano’s fiery glass studios—watch artisans shape molten color into art—then stroll Burano’s rainbow streets with your guide. See lace made by hand and soak up stories only locals know. It’s slow-paced and personal: you’ll feel part of Venice’s quieter side for an afternoon.
Venice: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Local ChefYou’ll roll up your sleeves with a local chef in Venice to knead fresh pasta dough, stir seasonal sauces, and layer creamy tiramisu—all surrounded by laughter and stories. Enjoy your handmade meal with local wine at a shared table. Expect floury hands, new friends, and small moments you’ll want to remember long after you leave Venice.
Venice: Prosecco Wine Region Tour & 2 TastingsYou meet your guide at Piazzale Roma and drive into the Prosecco Hills to visit two family wineries, where winemakers explain their production methods and you taste six glasses total across two sessions. A light lunch with local products and vineyard photo stops fill the afternoon. The private minivan and group coordinator handle all the timing and transport, so you show up and experience the region without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Prosecco in the actual region where it's made without renting a car or figuring out which wineries to visit — the private minivan and winemaker visits handle both the logistics and the expertise, leaving you to focus on the wine and the hills.
Venice Food Tour: Cicchetti & Wine Tasting San PoloYou walk four bacaro in San Polo and Dorsoduro with a local English-speaking guide, tasting seven cicchetti and other Venetian specialties paired with four drinks—spritz, prosecco, wine, and gelato. The group stays under ten people, and your guide shows you how Venetians actually eat instead of where tourists go. It's a full meal spread across the evening, and you leave knowing which places to return to alone.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a Venetian instead of a tourist and don't want to figure out which bacaro to visit or what to order—the guide handles the route, the stops, and the explanations, so you just show up and taste your way through the city.
Venice Rialto Market Tour & Cooking Class with Chef in Local HomeYou’ll join a Venetian chef at Rialto Market to pick fresh ingredients, then cook together in her home kitchen — learning pasta or gnocchi from scratch and sharing stories over local wine. Taste an aperitif, enjoy your meal in a sunny courtyard if weather allows, and leave with recipes plus new confidence in your Italian cooking skills.
Venice: Electric Boat Canal Tour & Hidden WaterwaysYou’ll float through Venice’s hidden canals on an electric boat, feeling the city’s quieter side with a local guide. Enjoy bottled water as you pass secret corners and hear stories about Venetian life. It’s peaceful, personal, and lets you see Venice in a way most people miss—the kind that lingers after you leave.
Venice: Private Glass Art Lesson with Renowned Murano ArtisanYou’ll sit side-by-side with celebrated Venetian artisan Massimiliano Caldarone in his quiet studio, learning real Murano lamp-work techniques. Shape your own unique glass artwork (yes, you keep it), hear stories from a local master, and get a special discount if you fall for one of his finished pieces. It’s hands-on, sometimes messy, always memorable — and your souvenir will actually mean something.
Venice: Doge's Palace Secret Passages & St Mark's BasilicaYou get skip-the-line entry to both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, plus access to the hidden prison where Casanova was held, the secret archives, torture chamber, and the Hall of the Great Council. Your guide is a Venetian historian who walks you through the system that made Venice the world's oldest republic. The tour includes the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons. Plan for two to three hours of steady walking and climbing; book with your legal name matching your ID.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real story of Venice's power and intrigue without spending hours in entry lines — the skip-the-line access and small-group format mean you move through both major landmarks in a single morning, with a guide who knows the hidden history most visitors miss.
Venice Food Tour: Cicchetti, Spritz & 6+ Tastings in CannaregioYou meet your Venetian guide at a converted 1916 cinema in Cannaregio and walk through the neighborhood's quietest streets, stopping at bacari wine bars for 6+ tastings: baccalà mantecato, pizzetta, meatball, pasta, and tiramisù, plus a secret dish chosen fresh that day. The route shifts based on what's open and available, so no two tours are identical. Expect 2–3 hours of walking in comfortable shoes and the chance to hear stories about the Jewish Ghetto and real Venetian life away from the main canals.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way Venetians do—not in a restaurant, but standing at a bacaro with a wine glass in hand—and you're willing to walk for 2–3 hours to do it. The changing menu and route mean you're not following a script; you're following someone who lives there.
